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My life partner has Bipolar ii

My life partner has Bipolar ii

I unapologetically care for my husband who after a long mental health crisis has been diagnosed with Bipolar ii + more.

It is a tough gig at times but I believe we can live well in spite of his diagnosis.

I understand that not all relationships can survive a diagnosis and this is no criticism or judgement on anyone but in this thread I would love to give to and receive encouragement from others who hold the same value I have, that is that I voluntarily chose to remain in union with my husband to the exclusion of others and to ride out the bumps of his mental illness.

Dubious humour is guaranteed.

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@Former-Member Thinking of you as you process all that is happening for you 😓🙏

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how is mr @Former-Member coping xx, is he on pain relief ?

still in hospital?

hugs @Former-Member

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Mr Darcy very anxious about being in hospital @Shaz51, until he has the scan tomorrow and results are through (and hopefully a clear diagnosis and treatment plan) he is only on limited/possibly inadequate pain relief, more is on offer, but he declines it.

I have decided to wait until Dx is confirmed before contacting his fill in case worker (who has not seen him) and will certainly ask if the pdoc he sees also sees patients at the hospital he is on (I think they might) and as to what involvement might be needed if any. In one way I feel scared as they do not know him very well or the past problems he had with some meds, but do feel it might be necessary.

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one step at a time my friend @Former-Member

hope you can have some sleep tonight , but if you are like me , it will be a long night and the next few days

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@Former-Member Thinking of you as you wait.

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No official diagnosis through as yet - Mr Darcy having an MRI tomorrow - imaging pattern has me somewhat concerned and the nurses suggested I come in a bit earlier and I might catch docs on rounds but have left a message as to when would be a good time for me to see them.

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hugs @Former-Member

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@Former-Member 🙏

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